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Creating the Perfect Strawberry Danish at Home

This Strawberry Danish features flaky pastry filled with luscious cream cheese and ripe strawberries, making it an irresistible complement to any brunch or des…

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
  • Cut the pastry into squares approximately 4 inches by 4 inches.
  • Make the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and a bit of the fresh strawberries in a bowl.
  • Take each pastry square and place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center.
  • Spoon the remaining fresh strawberries (mixed with cornstarch) on top of the cream cheese filling.
  • Fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center, pinching them together to secure.
  • Brush the top of each Danish with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  • Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let them cool slightly before serving.